Bedford Cheese Shop

What Bedford Cheese Shop does

Bedford Cheese Shop was a woman-owned artisanal cheese and specialty food retailer operating primarily from a single storefront at 67 Irving Place in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood. Founded in 2003 on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the company expanded to Manhattan in 2012 and subsequently consolidated operations to the Gramercy Park location. The product surface spans hand-selected artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, specialty pantry items, in-house cheese flights, cheese boards to-go, custom catering platters, gift baskets, signature sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and seasonal grab-n-go lunch items such as soups and salads.

The business monetizes through one-time retail and catering transactions (cheese flights served in-shop, board to-go purchases, platters, and gift baskets), supplemented by structured delivery fees for catering orders across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, and by a transactional relationship with DoorDash for grab-n-go items. Underlying technology is conventional: a Shopify-hosted e-commerce storefront (shop ID 1069492), standard email marketing via the "Cheese Squad" newsletter, social channels, and third-party courier logistics — there is no proprietary technology, software product, or platform architecture.

The company served two principal customer segments: local NYC residents, food enthusiasts, and visitors seeking an educational, old-world mongering experience at the Gramercy Park counter, and event-oriented catering customers ordering platters, boards, and gift baskets for parties and corporate functions across the three boroughs. Distribution was anchored by the physical storefront with a small in-store seating area for 2–4 people, augmented by in-person ordering, online ordering, DoorDash delivery, and courier-based catering delivery. In 2026, Bedford Cheese Shop publicly announced the closure of its Gramercy Park location effective mid-June, attributing the decision to a forced multi-year building renovation, rising NYC operating costs, and broader economic uncertainty, with the founders indicating they intended to reassess a possible next chapter.

Name

Bedford Cheese Shop

Legal name

Bedford Cheese Shop

Website

https://bedfordcheeseshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bedford Cheese Shop was a woman-owned artisanal cheese and specialty food retailer operating a Manhattan storefront at 67 Irving Place (Gramercy Park), serving local food enthusiasts and event catering customers with hand-selected cheeses, charcuterie, prepared foods, and custom platters across NYC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Shops & Fromageries (CRAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Food Gift Shops & Hampers (CRAHAGAN), Specialty Wine-Adjacent Food Stores (Cheese/Gourmet Pairings) (CRAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Artisanal cheese retail
• Specialty foods
• Charcuterie shop
• Cheese catering platters
• Cheesemonger services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail product sales: One-time sales of hand-selected cheeses, charcuterie, specialty pantry items, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, soups, salads, and grab-n-go lunch items sold directly to customers in-store.
2. Catering and platters: Custom cheese and charcuterie platters, cheese boards to-go, and gift baskets ordered for events, parties, or delivery. Includes in-house cheese flights served in-shop.
3. Delivery fees: Delivery charges for catering orders in Manhattan ($45 or 12% for orders under/over $350), Brooklyn and Queens ($65 or 12%+20 borough fee for orders under/over $350). DoorDash delivery for grab-n-go items.
4. In-store dining: Cozy indoor seating for 2 or 4 people, first come first served basis. Sandwiches and breakfast burritos consumed in-house with beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bedford Cheese Shop is a woman-owned cheesemonger and specialty food retailer that sells hand-selected artisanal cheeses, cured meats (charcuterie), and specialty pantry items such as jams, honey, cornichons, olives, and fresh or dried fruit, both in its Gramercy Park storefront and online. It also prepares and serves signature sandwiches, breakfast burritos, seasonal soups, salads, and grab-n-go lunch items, and offers catering products including in-house cheese flights, cheese boards to-go, custom platters, and gift baskets for events, parties, and gift-giving in New York City.

Product overview

Bedford Cheese Shop is a woman-owned artisanal cheese and specialty food retailer offering a curated selection of hand-selected cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty pantry items. The business operates as a single retail location (Gramercy Park, Manhattan) with a range of products: the core offerings include artisanal cheeses and charcuterie sold over the counter; prepared foods such as signature sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and grab-n-go lunch items; and catering products including In-House Cheese Flights, Cheese Boards To-Go, catering platters, and gift baskets. All products are available for in-store purchase or pick-up, with delivery offered in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens via third-party courier. The shop also offers classes and educational experiences around cheese and food.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-House Cheese Flight An assortment of three or five cheeses (monger's choice) served on a wooden board with jam, honey, and accoutrements such as cornichons, olives, and fresh or dried fruit, prepared to order and enjoyed in-shop only. Optional charcuterie may be added for an additional charge. Aimed at walk-in customers and food enthusiasts visiting the Gramercy Park storefront.
• Cheese Board To-Go An assortment of three or five cheeses (monger's choice) arranged in an enclosed wooden box with a sliding plexiglass top, including jam, honey, and accoutrements, designed for picnics, parties, or take-out. Optional charcuterie available for additional charge. Available for in-store pickup, phone, or online ordering.
• Catering Platters Custom cheese and charcuterie platters available for events, parties, and gatherings. Orders can be placed online, over the phone, or in the shop, and require 48 hours advance notice to avoid a $25 rush fee per item. A 15% administrative fee applies to orders over 11 items. Delivery available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens via third-party courier.
• Gift Baskets Pre-packaged gift baskets featuring curated cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty pantry items, available for pick-up or delivery in New York City and beyond. Targeted at gift-givers and corporate or personal gifting occasions.
• Gift Card Bedford Cheese Shop gift cards available for purchase on the company's website, redeemable for in-store and online purchases of cheeses, charcuterie, prepared foods, and catering items.
• Artisanal Cheeses Hand-selected artisanal cheeses from cheesemakers, sold over the counter at the Gramercy Park storefront with guidance from knowledgeable cheesemongers who share the origin, attributes, nuances, and stories behind each cheese. Targeted at local food enthusiasts and home cooks in NYC.
• Charcuterie Cured meats including soppressata and prosciutto, sliced in-shop and available as add-ons to cheese flights, cheese boards, and catering platters. Targeted at customers pairing charcuterie with the shop's cheese selection.
• Specialty Pantry Items Specialty food items including jams, honey, cornichons, olives, and fresh or dried fruit, sold as accoutrements for cheese flights and boards and as standalone specialty pantry products for home use.
• Signature Sandwiches Sandwiches made fresh every morning at the sandwich counter, available as-is or pressed and toasty, for in-store consumption, takeaway, or delivery on DoorDash. Targeted at neighborhood customers seeking quality lunch options.
• Breakfast Burritos Breakfast burritos and other savory breakfast options prepared at the sandwich counter, available for in-store consumption, takeaway, or delivery via DoorDash. Targeted at morning customers in the Gramercy Park area.
• Grab-n-Go Lunch Items Ready-to-eat lunch items including seasonal soups, salads, deviled eggs, chips, pretzels, and sweets, available for in-store purchase or delivery via DoorDash. Targeted at neighborhood customers seeking quick, curated lunch options.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery partnership for grab-n-go items including sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and other ready-to-eat products available for delivery through the DoorDash platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Di Bruno Bros. Philadelphia-based specialty food retailer offering artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and gourmet pantry items with cheesemonger-led counter service and catering. Comparable product mix, mongering expertise, and gift basket / platter programs.
• Saxelby Cheesemongers: NYC cheese specialist focused on American farmstead and artisanal producers, with retail, wholesale, and cheese subscription operations. Closely comparable curation philosophy (small-batch, handmade producers) and NYC footprint.
• Cowgirl Creamery: California-based artisan cheese producer and retailer with retail shops and wholesale distribution. Comparable positioning around farmstead, handmade cheese with mongering/counter-service experience.
• Zingerman's: Ann Arbor-based specialty food business including Zingerman's Deli and cheese program, with mail-order, catering, and educational classes. Comparable emphasis on artisanal sourcing, customer education, and experiential retail.
• Formaggio Kitchen: Cambridge/Boston specialty cheese and gourmet food shop with knowledgeable staff, hand-cut cheeses, and curated pantry items. Comparable in-store tasting/expertise model and curated artisanal sourcing.
• Murray's Cheese Shop: Iconic NYC-based artisanal cheese shop with retail counters, cheesemonger expertise, classes, and catering. Most direct comparable to Bedford Cheese Shop on concept, customer base (NYC food enthusiasts), and old-world mongering positioning.

Emerging players

• Goldbelly: Online marketplace shipping artisanal foods (cheeses, charcuterie, gift boxes) nationwide from iconic restaurants and producers. Competes with Bedford's e-commerce gift basket / cheese board to-go offering at a national scale, but operates as a marketplace rather than a single storefront brand.

Broad incumbents

• Whole Foods Market: National premium grocery chain (owned by Amazon) with extensive specialty cheese counters, charcuterie, gift baskets, and prepared foods. Competes for the same NYC specialty food customer but at much broader scale and price accessibility.
• Eataly: Italian-themed marketplace with NYC locations offering cheese counters, charcuterie, prepared foods, and gift programs. Overlaps with Bedford's customer base for premium imported cheeses and experiential food shopping.
• Sur La Table: National specialty retailer with curated cheese accessories, gourmet pantry items, gift baskets, and in-store classes. Adjacent in product category (specialty food gifts) and educational class model, though core business is kitchenware.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bedfordcheese
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bedford-Cheese-Shop-10150144258830562
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bedford-cheese-shop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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